Valentine P. Rath | |
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| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the unknown district | |
| In office 1903–1924 | |
| In office 1933–1938 | |
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| Born | February 15,1860 Sheboygan,Wisconsin |
| Died | February 25,1941 (aged 81) Madison,Wisconsin |
| Political party | Democrat |
Valentine P. Rath (February 15,1860 - February 25,1941) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
Rath was born on February 15,1860,in Sheboygan,Wisconsin. [1] Later,he moved to Price,Wisconsin. [2] He was a member of the Knights of Columbus.
On May 15,1890,Rath married Madelen Mary Friederich. They would have six children,four of whom would serve in World War I.
He died on February 25,1941. [3]
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